…Empowering growth through creativity…
Color and Shine is dedicated to empowering individuals of all abilities through creative, art based, and evidence informed support that fosters self-regulation, communication and meaningful social connections. Services are offered in the following formats:
Art Lessons
Life Coaching
We accept private pay and self-determination funding through local Regional Centers in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, California. We are currently vendored with ACE-FMS, AAA FMS, Aveanna and Cambrian; open to additinoal vendors upon request.
Our Services
Art Lessons
Highly individualized art instruction is tailored to each individual's unique interests, strengths, and goals. Whether building artistic skills, exploring new materials, or deepening creative expression, every lesson is thoughtfully designed to meet the student where they are. What sets our art lessons apart is the integration of creative arts coaching techniques, which encourage students to discover their unique creative identity, build confidence, and recognize their individual strengths through the artistic process. Sessions can be provided individually or in small groups.
Lessons are person-centered in nature, encouraging initiative, autonomy, and independence while fostering creativity in ways that feel meaningful, engaging, and connected to everyday life and experiences.
Art lessons are inclusive and welcoming to individuals of all abilities and backgrounds, creating a supportive environment where everyone has the opportunity to learn, create, and express themselves.
Life Coaching
Services are currently in development.
This upcoming offering is designed to support individuals who are seeking greater purpose, fulfillment, and meaning in their lives. Through a compassionate and personalized coaching approach, you'll be guided in exploring your values, uncovering your strengths, and creating a life that feels more aligned with who you are.
Meet Jordanna…
As the founder of Color and Shine, Jordanna brings over a decade of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults - mostly with developmental disabilities - across home, community, and clinical settings. She has helped individuals build skills in areas such as cognitive restructuring, emotional regulation, confidence, functional communication and self advocacy. Her background includes specialized training in evidence-informed approaches such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), DIRFloortime®, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), enabling her to provide thoughtful, individualized support tailored to each person’s unique strengths, needs, and goals.
Jordanna holds a Master of Science in Counseling from California State University, Fullerton and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#145322). She is also certified in DIRFloortime® (DIR 201 Basic Practitioner), further strengthening her relationship-based and developmental approach to supporting individuals and families.
Alongside her clinical and developmental experience, Jordanna brings a lifelong passion for creativity and artistic expression, with specialties in painting, mixed media, and arts and crafts. She incorporates hands-on art experiences into her work, creating engaging and personalized opportunities that foster self-expression, communication, creativity, confidence, and meaningful social connections within a supportive environment.
What others are saying…
“A few weeks ago, I posted asking for an art class recommendation. Jordanna reached out and said she was available. We moved forward with the service and I couldn’t recommend her enough. She was fun and engagig with my 4 y/o daughther. Don’t hesitate to contact Jordanna if you are still looking for an art instructor!”
— Tiffany N.